Anna Delvey: The Fake Heiress Who Conned New York’s Elite
Introduction
Anna Delvey, a Russian-born German woman, posed as a wealthy German heiress in New York in the early 2010s. She managed to swindle hundreds of thousands of dollars from banks, hotels, and individuals by creating a fake persona and using forged documents. Her story was the subject of a Netflix series, “Inventing Anna”, released in 2022.
Delvey's scheme was based on the idea of creating a shell company, which she called the "Anna Delvey Foundation." Through this company, she obtained loans from banks to finance her lavish lifestyle, including stays at luxury hotels and expensive clothing. She also convinced investors to give her money for her supposed art gallery and social club.
In 2017, Delvey was arrested and charged with grand larceny and theft of services. She was convicted in 2019 and sentenced to four to 12 years in prison. She was released in February 2021 for good behavior. In May 2022, Delvey was detained again for overstaying her visa and is currently in custody.
Early Life and Education
Anna Sorokin was born in Domodedovo, Russia, in 1991. Her family emigrated to Germany when she was 16. She attended the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London but dropped out after one year. In 2013, she moved to New York City and began using the name Anna Delvey.
Creating the Anna Delvey Persona
Delvey created a fake persona of a wealthy German heiress with a trust fund of €60 million. She used this persona to gain access to exclusive social events and befriend wealthy individuals. She also created fake bank statements and forged documents to support her claims.
The Con Game
Delvey's con game relied on her ability to create a believable persona and use forged documents to support her claims. She used her connections to gain access to exclusive events and meet wealthy individuals whom she could then con out of money.
Arrest and Trial
In 2017, Delvey was arrested and charged with grand larceny and theft of services. She was convicted in 2019 and sentenced to four to 12 years in prison. She was released in February 2021 for good behavior. In May 2022, Delvey was detained again for overstaying her visa and is currently in custody.
Impact and Legacy
Anna Delvey's story has captivated the public's imagination. She has been the subject of documentaries, books, and a Netflix series. Her story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of fraud and the lengths to which people will go to create a false identity.
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